Role of ICTA

ICTA is expected to play the role of a “catalyst” for governance reform in the country by assisting Central, Provincial and Local Governments with action research and change management for good governance as an ‘institute of excellence’ comparable to the very best in the world. It is expected to network with all key stakeholders in governance and have access to the resources of similar institutes of excellence in the world. Every governance program requires a lead body of some sort in order to support the design, management and coordination of reforms on a regular basis. This body would also overview the progress of reforms independently, provide feedback to the centre of power and suggest appropriate integration of initiatives under the strategic direction of high level political and official management. It will also be a bank of best tools and initiatives in good governance and e-governance – nationally as well as internationally.The ICTA is envisioned to be a multidisciplinary think-tank at the national level engaged in practical research in governance matters and functioning as a bank of best practices, reform initiatives and methodologies. It is to offer a lead role in the area of linking e-Governance tools to Good Governance practices and assist in the development of human resource capacities in Governments to support reforms by working on change 5 management and capacity building programs. The Centre is to work on aspects related to research on interrelationship between the three tiers of government – Central,Provincial and Local. It is to focus on the interplay of three actors: the State, the Private Sector and the Civil Society on matters relating to governance. It is also to address issues of Institutions, Delivery Mechanisms and Regulatory Frameworks. Further, it is to deal with research on the processes of Policy-making, Implementation, Assessment and Feedback. In short, the ICTA is expected to be a ‘one-stop shop’ for all aspects of analytical research and guidance for governance reforms and preparing top leaders and civil servants to promote, embrace and assimilate principles and practices of good governance and e-governance. It would provide strategic and analytical support for change from mal-administration to good governance across governments, public authorities and agencies.